Glendale outlines scope, phasing and schedule for South Glendale pavement project

City of Glendale Public Works presented details of the South Glendale Pavement Management Program implementation project at a community meeting on Jan. 22, 2026, outlining work that includes sidewalk and street surface repairs, new ADA-compliant curb ramps, sewer work, pavement resurfacing and selective street-light upgrades.

The presentation, led by Victoria Picanian, senior civil engineer and project manager, described a phased construction approach intended to preserve access and limit disruption. "This project is part of the City of Glendale's ongoing pavement management program, which focuses on preserving and improving roadway and pedestrian infrastructure citywide," Picanian said, listing concrete improvements (sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, alley aprons, curbs and gutters), sewer repairs or lining, updated pavement striping and targeted lighting upgrades.

Why it matters: city officials said the combined improvements are intended to improve safety, ADA compliance and drainage, and to extend the service life of streets in the South Glendale project area. The work will proceed in phases: concrete and ADA improvements first, then sewer and street-lighting work, followed by asphalt replacement and a grind-and-resurface process and final striping and signage.

Picanian described asphalt repairs and the grind-and-resurface technique, referring to a multi-step process mentioned in the presentation as "ARAM system 3" and "Grama 3," which she said involves grinding the existing pavement, installing an intermediate layer and paving a new surface. She said the surface work for a given street typically takes about a week; temporary parking and access restrictions should be expected.

Sewer improvements were described as either replacement of damaged pipe sections or lining of existing mains "to avoid future disruptions to newly improved streets," Picanian said. Street-light upgrades are planned for portions of Columbus Avenue, Maple Street and Louis Street to improve nighttime visibility.

The city listed mitigation measures to reduce impacts on residents and businesses: advance notice on the project website, door-hanger notifications and a director's letter one to two months before construction for directly affected properties; roads and parking will generally reopen during nonworking hours and alternate routes will be provided as needed.

Schedule and next steps: Picanian said construction is anticipated to begin in September 2026 and conclude by April 2027, "barring unforeseen conditions." More detailed phasing and block-level schedules will be posted on the project website as the start approaches.

Public input: during the question-and-answer portion, a resident identified as Dana (who said she lives on West Windsor Road) asked whether speed bumps could be added to that street as part of the project. Picanian replied that no speed humps were planned for West Windsor Road at this time but offered to take Dana's contact information and to coordinate a follow-up with the city's traffic section to review options.

Contact and materials: presentation slides and project updates will be posted at www.glendalepwprojects.com. Picanian identified herself as the project manager and named Ivan Guerra as the city's public outreach liaison; meeting participants were directed to the project website and the outreach contact for follow up. The city also provided a phone line for remote input during the meeting (818-937-8100).

The meeting concluded after staff confirmed there were no remote callers. No formal votes or motions were taken at the community meeting; presenters solicited public input and said they would respond to comments on the project website and by follow up with the traffic section where requested.